Bucks County Home Sale Stats through 12/31/2013

Single family home sales in Bucks County were up significantly in 2013 with 19.3% more homes being sold during the calendar year. Prices were up slightly for the year with an increase of 2.4% in the median sale price of all homes sold.


Pending sales decreased in December, but there was a significant increase in the number of settlements. Fewer homes are on the market, so buyers have been unable to negotiate as great a discount off of asking prices as in past year.


The statistics below refer to ratios of sale price to original listing price. Many sellers reduce the listing price during the sale process. These figures do not reflect the most recent list price.

New Hope Lambertville Winterfest

There's always something to see or do in New Hope and Lambertville, but during the annual Winter Festival, which runs from January 18-26, the twin river communities outdo themselves. There's something for everyone.

Activities include: -The Fire and Ice Ball -Fine food from local restaurants -Ice Sculpture contest -Parade -History Tours -Art Gallery Tours -Concert -Theatre Performance -And much more! For a full schedule of events check out the Winter Festival website at www.winterfestival.net/

My Houzz: From Underused Dining Room to Family Hangout

Kitchen designs, bathroom designs, and more ∨

As you rethink your kitchen design, browse photos of popular kitchen countertop materials, including granite, caesarstone, corian and quartz countertops.
Light up your living spaces with recessed light fixtures, a designer chandelier lighting or even a row of pendant lamps.

Philadelphia Restaurant Week January 19-31

Philadelphia Restaurant Week is scheduled for the last week of January, the 19th through the 31st.

Check out the website and make your reservations early. It is a great opportunity to explore Center City's high end restaurants for only $35 per person for a three course meal. 

WEBSITE
http://www.centercityphila.org/life/RestaurantWeek.php

Bucks County Home Sales Through October, 2013

The first ten months of 2013 showed continued improvement in the Bucks County home sales market. Spring and summer sales were robust, but some of the pent up demand has worked its way through the market and the number of pending sales in October, 2013 were about equal to those in October, 2012.

What's Happening in Bucks County?

No matter what your interests, there are lots of opportunities to pursue them in Bucks County.
To find out what's happening in Bucks County, check out the www.BucksCountyAlive,com website.
It's a very comprehensive source of recreational, cultural and family events throughout Bucks County. There's sure to be something going on in which you are interested.

Bucks County Home Sale Facts Through August, 2013

There was a significant increase of 20.5%.in the number of homes sold in Bucks County during the first eight months of 2013 compared to the first eight months of 2012.

Earlier in the year, buyers who were waiting for the market to bottom out decided the time was right to take the plunge.  The spring market was busy and some buyers found themselves in bidding wars with other buyers.  The increased demand for homes has caused a decrease of 9.3% in the number of homes for sale at the end of August, 2013 compared to the end of August, 2012.

With the increase in demand for homes, sellers expect sale prices to have increased more significantly than they actually have.  On average, prices have increased by 2.4% this year. 

Interest rates have increased over the last few months.  Time will tell whether the increase will have a significant effect on the rate of home sales.